‘We Will Not Be Afraid’: Chapel Hill Community Rallies in Support of Higher Education Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 29, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC Indivisible Orange County recently hosted a Right to Light rally in support of academic freedom in higher education. Read More
Participant Applications Open for 2025 Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 19, 2025 | Arts Applications to participate in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade are open, calling for local organizations with diverse traditions. Read More
Sierra Club Releases Endorsements for Chapel Hill and Carrboro Elections Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 17, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Nonprofit The N.C. Sierra Club recently shared the candidates it is supporting in the upcoming Chapel Hill and Carrboro municipal elections. Read More
UNC’s Black Student Movement Voices Demands After Losing Access to Historic Upendo Lounge Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 15, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC Following changes to UNC’s DEI policy, The Black Student Movement at UNC alleges it has been stripped of its access to Upendo lounge. Read More
Orange County Discusses Bond Projects and State Budget Delay With Local School Boards Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 10, 2025 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently held a joint meeting with the local school boards to hear updates from each district. Read More
Community Home Trust Recognized with Statewide Innovative Affordable Housing Award Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 3, 2025 | Nonprofit An Orange County nonprofit recently took home a statewide award for helping make homes permanently affordable for a group facing eviction. Read More
Hillsborough’s Riverwalk, Gold Park Fully Reopen After Repairs From July’s Flooding Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 1, 2025 | Local Government, Weather Both Hillsborough’s Gold Park and Riverwalk Greenway are back open to the public following damages from July’s historic flooding during Tropical Depression Chantal. Read More
Hillsborough Adopts Parking Study to Help Optimize Existing Town Parking Options Posted by Emma Cooke | Sep 30, 2025 | Business, Local Government, Traffic The Town of Hillsborough recently adopted a parking study assessing its parking supply and demand across downtown and West Hillsborough. Read More
Chatham County Fair Celebrates 75 Years as the Country’s Longest-Running Black-Owned Fair Posted by Emma Cooke | Sep 23, 2025 | News Around Town The Chatham County fair turned 75 years old last weekend. It is one of the longest-running African American fairs in the country. Read More
Chapel Hill Town Council Reviews Updated Apartment Concept Along MLK Boulevard Posted by Emma Cooke | Sep 17, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council recently opened a public hearing to review a potential multifamily development at 701 MLK Jr. Boulevard. Read More